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Drove to Vermont for the holiday weekend. No off-roading but the snow and mud being kicked up from the above-freezing temps made my car really dirty. First car wash when I got back at around 1100 miles.
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Lift gate, rear window leaks ?Drove to Vermont for the holiday weekend. No off-roading but the snow and mud being kicked up from the above-freezing temps made my car really dirty. First car wash when I got back at around 1100 miles.
None at all that I could ascertain. Opening the front doors caused some drops on the seats, which scared me at first because my previous car developed leaks towards the end but this was just from opening the doors!Lift gate, rear window leaks ?
It's 21°F here in the Midwest wish I could do the same because I know how bad these automatic car washes are when used overtime. But I got to get that road salt off my vehicle and the undercarriage is layered with salty slush.You're a brave man. Once I purchased my 21 OB and my wife's 21 Escape SEL I gave up on my car wash membership.
Strictly hand washing now.
Yeah buddy ! My Base model is Shadow black. I’m in the hand wash club also.You're a brave man. Once I purchased my 21 OB and my wife's 21 Escape SEL I gave up on my car wash membership.
Strictly hand washing now.
But somehow your reply is not wasting bandwidth?Hard to believe there is a post about washing a BS.
Waste of bandwidth.
Assuming you didn't purchase ceramic coating, that would be my best guess. Whatever they used to detail it for delivery was just a cheap application and came off when washing.My wife and I just washed the BL for the first time the other day.
Rain had been beading up on it pretty well, but after washing it -- no more beading. Just a sheet of water.
This doesn't happen with our other cars. Any thoughts?
Is it possible that the dealer just uses some cheap spray wax that is removed when gently washing with car wash soap?
I've used a selection of waxes over the years -- beginning in the 1970s, when wax was rock-hard paste -- and we LIKED IT!Assuming you didn't purchase ceramic coating, that would be my best guess. Whatever they used to detail it for delivery was just a cheap application and came off when washing.
To that end it could also be the strength of your car soap? Huge suds isn't ideal for a good wash and harsh soaps can break down wax/finish over time. If you really care to keep it beading and glossy better soap and good wax makes all the difference
I am biased with my experiences. I like the Meguiars stuff. Their car shampoo and pro ceramic wax is easy to use and all my vehicles over the years stay looking brand new even with hot and humid Michigan summers and freezing salty winters.
Ok Boomer......and we LIKED IT!